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The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

AUTHOR Juster, N.; Juster, Norton
PUBLISHER Chronicle Books (08/01/2000)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. All of the line's romantic dreams were in vain, until he discovered . . . angles! Now, with newfound self-expression, he can be anything he wants to be--a square, a triangle, a parallelogram. . . . And that's just the beginning! First published in 1963 and made into an Academy Award-winning animated short film, here is a supremely witty love story with a twist that reveals profound truths about relationships--both human and mathematical--sure to tickle lovers of all ages.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781587170669
ISBN-10: 1587170663
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 80
Carton Quantity: 80
Product Dimensions: 5.54 x 0.47 x 6.58 inches
Weight: 0.39 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Maps, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Fiction | Romance - Romantic Comedy
Grade Level: Preschool - 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: FIC
Library of Congress Control Number: 2001042621
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Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. All of the line's romantic dreams were in vain, until he discovered . . . angles! Now, with newfound self-expression, he can be anything he wants to be--a square, a triangle, a parallelogram. . . . And that's just the beginning! First published in 1963 and made into an Academy Award-winning animated short film, here is a supremely witty love story with a twist that reveals profound truths about relationships--both human and mathematical--sure to tickle lovers of all ages.
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